Another Norwegian show and a new marvellous day out! Our black Vital Spark son Travis Upside of Anger- who had an unfortunate start on his show carreer at the Stockholm winners show several years ago, and completely was put off showing- made a second debute to- day at the Norwegian Spaniel Club's Ch Show at Tonsberg south of Oslo. And did he perform! He beat his more famous kennel mate Keanu for Best Dog and had his first certificate, with BOB over the red hot World Winning bitch, and finally went runner up to Best in Show. We were very anxious about his entry as it really would have been his last chance of being a successful show dog. Just to see him put his heart into the task of the day was a sheer joy for us. Thank you to the judge who was a real doggy person, so essential in situations like this.

Also our "little sister" (another by Vital Spark) Anemos First Served at Travis got her second certificate and was runner up to Best Bitch. Her title is within sight now, as she already has her Kennel Club certificate which is needed for the Norwegian title.
THANK YOU for sending me this photo instantly, what a nice surprise to open the mail box!
And apart from all this, I was happy not to have to judge the springers on the day. A positive nightmare it was, though, as the line- up in both sexes was the best I have seen for a long time. Hair splitting decisions in the real sense of the word! Hat off to this folks!